THE CRANS

Crans Montana Switzerland

THE CRANS is a spectacular Chalet nestled in a forested enclave close to the centre of Crans Montana 5 minutes drive to the ski lift and a 5 minute walk to the European Masters golf course in the summer. Built using traditional wooden timbers and natural stones the Crans has been elegantly furnished - a masterpiece in modern contemporary alpine chic.

Make it extra special
Private chef
Spa treatments
Flowers and chocolate
Champagne
Chauffeur

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Pets
No Sorry

Arrive | Depart
4pm | 10am

Additional information
This property is wheelchair accessible

Mobile Coverage
Good

Facilities

Spa

Hot tub

Gym

Oven

Toaster

Blender

Fridge freezer

Dishwasher

Microwave

Washing machine

Tumble dryer

Private laundry facilities

Hair dryer

Wifi

TV

Dedicated cinema room

DVD

Hi-Fi/CD player/MP3 player

Ipod docking

Fireplace

Children welcome

Cot/high chair available

Parking

Garden

BBQ

Ski

Walking

Horse riding

Golf

Fishing

Tourist attractions

The Escape

This chalet sits in its own grounds on the edge of the forest but at the same time close to the centre of this small alpine town affording the property a high degree of privacy and convenience with the main ski lifts only a couple of minutes drive away. If you are a cross country skier there are a number of cross-country paths from the chalet through the forest and across the golf course.

This luxurious stand alone chalet is set out over three floors sleeping a total of ten guests in five bedrooms.

You enter the chalet on the ground floor where the Spa area is housed. This includes a small gym, sauna and hammam. Doors lead out onto the terrace and garden where a large hot tub is located surrounded by the forest. The Spa area has a bathroom with guest cloakroom and shower which is shared with the bunk bedroom also located on this floor. In addition, the laundry room and the garage with ski racks and boot heaters are also on the ground floor.

Stairs lead to the middle floor of the property where the chic and sophisticated open plan living and dining area is situated. Doors open onto the surrounding balcony where the outside dining area is the perfect place to enjoy the winter sun. The living area has an open fire and the double height ceiling allows light to flood in. A TV room is located off the living room and can be closed off so the children can enjoy their favourite movie while the adults enjoy pre dinner canapés and a glass of champagne in front of the roaring fire and open plan kitchen which is very well equipped.

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The ski slopes stretch from the high plateau up to the Plaine Morte Glacier at 3000m. Plaine Morte – this huge glacier stretching for 10 square kilometres is also a major attraction in summer. Directly beyond the edge of the forest the pistes are broad and open, ideal for beginners and deep-snow skiers. Advanced skiers will take the chairlift to La Toula to find a really challenging descent. Particularly popular are the broad carving pistes and the valley descent down the Piste Nationale which, at 12 km, is the longest in the region.

In Winter the golf courses become a paradise for cross-country skiers and hikers. In addition to classic cross-country ski trails, there is also an extra piste especially for skaters, Snow tubing, sledding, and trampoline jumping are on the program in the winter months.

Summer

In addition to well known sports like hiking, tennis and squash, Crans Montana has facilities for canyoning, mountain climbing, water skiing and paragliding. The attractive skiing areas of the Plaine Morte glacier plateau are also ideal for summer hiking. Particular summer favourites are the five swimming lakes, excursions in the adventure forest, mini golf, treasure hunts, games at the mountain beach and canoeing.

Crans Montana has a long golfing tradition. The 18 hole Severiano Ballesteros Golf Course with its breath taking views is situated on the high plateau of Crans. The international elite meet here every year for the Omega European Masters golf tournament which is the second biggest tournament in Europe [September].

Shopping – Crans and Montana comprise the most extensive alpine shoppers paradise for miles around. Whether it be the Bond Street favourites of Vuitton or Chanel and Mont Blanc or the high end ski golf and bike apparel suppliers such as Alex Sports and Montcler alongside the fantastic delicatessens, artisan chocolatiers and the excellent local bakery Taillens which was named in the UK by a world famous chef to be the best maker of Brioche in Europe in 2015 [worth visiting!]

The Home Escape THE CRANS Testimonials

Such magic

Perfect. Such magic. Thank you Cleo + Andrew. Again!

Matt and Paul - THE PAVILION

Seaside Paradise

Portuguese paradise. Ten minute walk to a sparkling clean and uncrowded beach and easy access to the small town for shopping and dining. The house itself is tastefully appointed with a homey warmth, no details were spared, including cozy blankets everywhere, indoor and outdoor dining spots, pool toys, beach towels, fully equipped kitchen and so much more. The roof top pool was perfect for post-beach/pre-dinner cocktails! We had reserved bikes that were waiting in the drive on arrival, arranged for a massage therapist to visit the house for massages, and helped with difficult restaurant reservations in Lisbon. The house is perfectly situated for a family vacation, enough community space for everyone to gather but then also enough individual space for each to have time alone.

We will return!

August 2015 I THE SAND I Portugal

The most awe inspiring place I have been to

Exotic singing birds; lush plants; phenomenal food; refreshing pool and lounging areas; great sound system that can be linked to different areas of the house; star-gazing platform on the roof to watch the sunset and the stars; privacy. It is located perfectly for day trips to cenotes, ruins, the beach and the city, but feels like a complete escape from it all behind the limestone walls and under the royal palms. Spending time here was the trip of a lifetime. A real thinking place.

Heather Denver, USA - THE RANCH

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